Situations When You Need a Gas Fitter
Given that gas appliances feature heavily in most Australian households, whether it’s for heating, cooking or for hot water, the role of a gas fitter is vital for many reasons.
It’s vital for preserving the safety of your home. It’s vital for protecting the health and wellbeing of you and your family. And it’s vital to get the very best performance and energy efficiency from your gas-powered appliances.
When it comes to working with gas, you are going to need a gas fitter. Let’s explore some gas fitting needs where this will likely arise, and what you’ll need to do.
What Do Gas Fitters Do?
Before we consider the situations where you’ll need a gas fitter in your home, it’s worth looking at just what a gas fitter does.
Essentially, licensed gas fitters are trained and qualified to work with natural gas and LPG lines, fixtures and appliances in the home. This can span installation, servicing, repairs and replacement work for everything from gas pipes to hot water systems, cooktops and more.
You’ll often find many plumbers who have undertaken training to become qualified gas fitters, though gas fitters who are also licensed plumbers are less commonplace. Therefore, if you’re building a new house or renovating an existing property, acquiring the dual services of a plumber and gas fitter may be worth your while.
Gas Fitting and Australian Law
Across all states and territories of Australia, it is against the law to perform your own gas fitting work if you are not suitably qualified and licensed to do so. It is also illegal to have any other unlicensed person carry out the work on your behalf. They may have the necessary skills and training, however, if they cannot show you a current and valid licence, by law they should not be providing gas fitting services.
So, when you need a gas installation, maintenance, repair or replacement job completed, you need a fully qualified and licensed gas fitter.
Installation of Gas Appliances and Fittings
It’s very rare for any Australian home to not feature at least one gas-powered appliance. Whether it’s a new gas stove in the kitchen, a gas heater in the living room or a complete home hot water system powered by gas, it’s a commonly used and popular source of energy. And if you’re looking to install any gas appliances in your home, you’ll need an experienced gas fitter to get the job done.
Among the appliances they can install for you are:
- Gas hot water systems
- Indoor and outdoor gas heaters
- Kitchen ovens and cooktops
- Outdoor barbecues and kitchen settings
Experienced gas fitters will also be able to install the necessary gas line to provide your home with a running gas supply on demand. They will ensure your gas pipework, as well as any appliances and fittings, are installed correctly and adhere to strict Australian gas safety standards.
Gas Appliance Maintenance and Servicing
Even the best gas appliance needs some occasional maintenance to ensure it keeps performing at its best. After all, you want that appliance to be as economical and environmentally friendly as possible, without compromising on performance. If your gas stove is due for its annual thorough service, or the gas line needs some maintenance, you will need a suitably licensed technician to carry out the job.
Essential servicing of your gas hot water system, oven or heater is the best way to ensure the appliance is working safely and is not putting you at risk of a gas leak. Gas fitters specialise in gas leak detection and will be able to determine if there is a leak of natural gas or LPG in your home.
Gas Appliance Repairs
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding out you have no hot water, or the pilot light on your heater won’t ignite. Gas fitters have the essential training and qualifications to carry out essential repairs to get your appliance working and restore your peace of mind.
With every repair, installation and maintenance job they complete, as part of the gas fitting services you should also be issued with a gas compliance certificate. The name may differ between each state and territory. But essentially, the gas compliance certificate will show that the appliance or gas service has been installed, serviced or repaired to comply with Australian safety standards and government regulations. This certificate is something that only a licensed gas fitting professional can supply.
Emergency Gas Fitters Services
One of the most important gas fitting services is the detection and repair of gas leaks. An emergency gas fitter will be able to provide gas leak detection services to determine the presence of a natural gas or LPG leak in or around your home. Gas leak detection services can also help to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal in some cases.
Gas leaks can occur for a variety of reasons, from poor appliance installation to damage to the gas plumbing pipes. Effective emergency gas fitting services will get your gas system back in perfect working order. It can restore the safety of your property and bring you peace of mind.
Why a Gas Fitter is the Right Person for the Job
There are many reasons why you should leave any gas plumbing services to the professionals.
- It’s illegal to try DIY without the right licence
- You cannot guarantee your repairs or installation will be done correctly
- If installed correctly, your gas plumbing services, oven or hot water system will be as efficient and cost effective as possible
- They can safely install LPG or natural gas systems in your home
- They have the tools, experience and knowhow to detect and repair gas leaks in your home or commercial property
With the expertise of licensed gas fitters and plumbers, you’ll know that your home is in safe hands.
Please note: This information is provided for advice purposes only. Regulations differ from state to state, so please consult your local authorities or an industry professional before proceeding with any work. See our Terms & Conditions here.